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Comparison of ERS Benefits
… comparison of Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) benefits by tier. Tiers 3 & 4 Tier 5 Tier 6 Membership Dates Tier 3: … 3% of gross salary for all years of public service except: State Correction Officers whose contributions are limited to … years. Uniformed Court and Peace Officers (UCPOs) employed by the Unified Court System, who contribute 4% for all years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefitsOpinion 98-9
… DISTRICTS -- Contracts (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) -- Fees (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) -- Fees (imposition of charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Indian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by NYS Public Health … officials did not have a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… the State must greatly enhance reporting around resources allocated for housing, targets and goals for spending, … local government should conduct a review of local zoning rules, which would allow communities an opportunity for a … for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023, $3.2 billion was allocated for vouchers in New York, including $2 billion for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisTravel and Conference Expense Management – Travel and Conference Expense Management
One of the purposes of this guide is to provide you with an overview of key elements that you should consider when developing or updating your travel and conference policy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expenseMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… 2010, the dentists' two offices were open for a total of 19 hours. However, the dentists submitted claims for 198 … criminal charges (including felonies) for his conduct. The court ordered the dentist to make restitution to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsAdoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… records. We also found a subsidy paid to one household after the adopted person had turned 21 years old, as a result … parents. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… of the investigation or the written request, whichever is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State … request or the conclusion of the investigation (whichever is later), as required. In a sample of 63 record requests, 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followAccidental Disability – Police and Fire Plan
… must be filed while you are still in service or within two years of your discontinuance from service. When filing … On an authorized medical leave of absence for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years); or Receiving Workers’ Compensation or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-disabilityAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Saratoga Springs (S9-21-10)
… for Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid which may not be realized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-saratoga-springs-s9-21-10Discontinuing Required Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… Tier 3 and 4 Members: The 3 percent salary contributions for Tier 3 and 4 members stopped when they reached ten years of … 4 members are now past their cessation dates.) Tier 5 and 6 Members: Employers do not take contributions from earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/discontinuing-required-contributionsDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (2019-S-58) 180-Day Response
To determine whether SUNY has adequate assurance that campuses are making accurate residency determinations for students and thus charging the correct tuition rates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s58-response.pdfDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (2019-S-58)
To determine whether SUNY has adequate assurance that campuses are making accurate residency determinations for students and thus charging the correct tuition rates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s58.pdfTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
Tier 6 Benefit Information Some employees of NYSLRS employers may choose either the traditional defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionNewfield Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-17)
… technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District officials did not … IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. Of the 41 IT assets we selected to confirm their location and … assets selected to confirm were inventoried, 25 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/newfield-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-17Opinion 88-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' … otherwise provided, shall be paid directly and immediately by the officer collecting the same to the chairman, and shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3DiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… has not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according … for traffic violations so that fines are paid on time and recouped. Monitor DMV reports to ensure drivers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… are sexually exploited or at risk of sexual exploitation annually in the United States. New York City (NYC) reported an average of just 2,249 such children each … Local Departments of Social Services, including the NYC Administration for Children Services (ACS) – which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
Cincinnatus Central School District Fund Balance and Reserves 2014M191
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191